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Douglas Townsend(1921-2012)

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Douglas Townsend was born on 8 November 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. Douglas was a composer, known for 8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements (1955) and Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider (1994). Douglas died on 1 August 2012 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornNovember 8, 1921
DiedAugust 1, 2012(90)
BornNovember 8, 1921
DiedAugust 1, 2012(90)
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8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements (1955)
8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements
5.7
  • Composer
  • 1955
Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider (1994)
Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider
8.1
  • Soundtrack("Ahmed's Song")
  • 1994

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Composer

  • 8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements (1955)
    8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements
    5.7
    • Composer
    • 1955

Sound Department

  • 8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements (1955)
    8 X 8: A Chess Sonata in 8 Movements
    5.7
    • sound co-operator
    • 1955

Soundtrack

  • Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider (1994)
    Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider
    8.1
    • performer: "Ahmed's Song"
    • writer: "Ahmed's Song"
    • 1994

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  • Born
    • November 8, 1921
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 1, 2012
    • New York City, New York, USA

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